9 commonly held myths about postpartum depression are explored and debunked to improve understanding and to decrease stigma regarding this important topic.
Read more...9 Myths About Postpartum Depression
Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) include five psychiatric illnesses that may present during and after pregnancy. These five include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis.
Read more...Acupuncture To Improve Fertility
Acupuncture has profound benefits for women and men facing infertility; it can boost rates of conception, minimize miscarriage risk and improve overall health in advance of and through pregnancy.
Read more...Acupuncture Basics: What It Is, How It Works And What It Treats
Acupuncture has been practiced for over 2,500 years to treat a myriad of illnesses and to improve overall health and wellness. Acupuncture basics, from what it is, to how it works and what it treats is explored.
Read more...A Look At Infertility And Mental Health
Carly Snyder, M.D. addresses infertility facts and myths, and offers helpful tips and resources. The interplay between infertility and mood symptoms is reviewed and explored, with a focus on how to improve how you feel and your chances of successful conception.
Read more...Do Antidepressants Increase The Risk of Miscarriage?
Many women with depression express concern that the use of antidepressants in pregnancy will increase the risk of miscarriage. A new study finds no increased risk of miscarriage for women on antidepressants as compared to women with untreated depression.
Read more...What Are The Baby Blues And Postpartum Depression?
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Dr. Carly Snyder explains the differences between the baby blues and postpartum depression, and what you can do to begin feeling better.
Read more...An Introduction To Maternal Mental Wellness
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Dr. Carly Snyder provides an overview of maternal mental wellness, and how your mental state can change before, during, and after pregnancy.
Read more...The Benefits Of Folate
Dr. Carly Snyder explains the health benefits and bodily roles of active folate, and how it differs from folic acid.
Read more...New York Times’ Biased Reporting on Antidepressants and Pregnancy Hurts Moms
Dr. Carly Snyder and Postpartum Support International address the inaccuracies on antidepressants and pregnancy in Roni Caryn Rabin’s New York Times piece.
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